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E486 HLP

1988 Renault Trafic

Beige Diesel 2068cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

128,495 mi
Last recorded128,495 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1988 Renault Trafic84,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE486 HLP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,068cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,495 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 128,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 128,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

steering slightly tight and rough

Pass 9 Apr 2021 128,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe slighty damaged

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

general under body corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2020 128,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe slighty damaged

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2019 128,227 miles

Front subframe damaged but servicable

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough and slightly tight in operation (2.1.1 (a))

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2019 128,214 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front subframe damaged but servicable

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough tight (2.1.1 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2018 128,107 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2018 128,076 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,033 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 126,143 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 123,739 miles

Front brake flexible hoses perished.

Front subframe distorted.

Heavy surface corrosion and corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Slight exhaust leaks from centre and rear joints.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 123,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake flexible hoses perished.

Front subframe distorted.

Heavy surface corrosion and corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Slight exhaust leaks from centre and rear joints.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 May 2014 122,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 122,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 121,120 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

emmisssions to clean to register

Fail 17 May 2013 121,107 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emmisssions to clean to register

Pass 10 Jun 2011 119,307 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 119,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs show light corrosion

indicators do not cancel

nearside front brake disc slight judder

offside & nearside front door buttons sticking when open

offside front tyre tread getting low & getting low on inner edge

rear brakes have slight judder

slignt play in steering wheel top bush

Pass 4 Mar 2010 118,021 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 118,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 117,357 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 117,357 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 116,405 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 116,405 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 114,902 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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E486 HLP is a 1988 Renault Trafic in Beige with a 2,068cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 1988 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.0% with a typical mileage of 84,648 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E486 HLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 38 years old, this Renault Trafic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E486 HLP is a 1988 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 February 1988.

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